This was a home being sold by the original owner. It had been well maintained and had original kitchen cabinets, sink, counters, wedgewood stove, etc. The estimated price before staging and improvements: $550,000. The money spent on staging and improvements: $10,168. What was done: Painted two colors inside, painted trim on outside. Put good carpet in the living room, refinished wood floors. Had a handyman take care of sinks, toilet lid, caulking, electrical, misc. light fixtures, etc. Had junipers removed from front and added plants in planters. We staged the home and front of home. This Staged home was listed for $599,950 and sold for $625,000. That is a total of $75,000 over the original estimated price for making just $10,168 in improvements. Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After